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It was reported, a (b)(6) female patient was undergoing a hemodialysis arteriovenous graft maintenance procedure using a performer introducer.Another manufacturer's 12x4 balloon was being used through the complaint sheath.Upon removal of the balloon from the complaint device, there was noticeable leaking from the sheath valve.Blood loss was minimal with no medical intervention required.The complaint device was replaced with another performer introducer to successfully complete the procedure.There was no patient adverse effect.The complaint device will not be returned to the manufacturer to aid in the investigation.Reason unknown.
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Investigation ¿ evaluation a review of the complaint history, device history record, manufacturing instructions, instructions for use (ifu), and quality control of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Furthermore, a review of the manufactures instructions and quality control procedures was conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Based on the information provided and no product returned, investigation has concluded that a root cause for this event could not be established.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Measures are being conducted to address this failure mode.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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